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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.44, 8,322.42 and 3,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.44, 8,322.42 and 3,377.80 is: 4,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.44 : 8,322.42 = 3,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.44/8,322.42 = 3,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.44x = 8,322.42 × 3,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.44x = 28,111,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,111,470.28/6,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.60

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